Clifton Lock, Lock on River Thames in Oxfordshire, England
Clifton Lock features standard dimensions of 39.57 meters in length and 5.79 meters in width, creating a water level difference of 1.03 meters.
The Thames Navigation Commissioners completed the construction of Clifton Lock in 1822 to address navigation problems along this section of the river.
The lock marks the beginning of the Clifton Cut, allowing vessels to navigate around the natural course of the River Thames north of Long Wittenham.
Access to the lock is available through a long track starting from the A415 road to Abingdon, near Fullamor Farm in Oxfordshire.
The lock operated without a weir for thirteen years until 1835, making it an exception among Thames locks that typically had pre-existing weir structures.
Location: Oxfordshire
GPS coordinates: 51.64840,-1.21080
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:12
Pendon Museum
1.3 km
Clifton Hampden Manor
903 m
The Barley Mow, Clifton Hampden
600 m
Day's Lock
2.5 km
Clifton Hampden Bridge
688 m
Appleford Railway Bridge
2.1 km
Little Wittenham Bridge
2.5 km
Church of St Michael and All Angels
835 m
Church of St Peter and St Paul
1.9 km
Church of St Peter, Little Wittenham
2.3 km
Church of St Mary
672 m
Clifton Hampden Church Of England Primary School And Attached Teachers House
869 m
Archway, Steps Memorial Cross To The First Lord Aldenham 3 Metres South Of Church Of St Michael And All Angels
820 m
The Plough Public House
916 m
Little Place Cottage
739 m
Village Cross
985 m
The Vine Public House
834 m
The Thatched Cottage And Attached Cob Wall
2.1 km
Church Cottage
752 m
Road Bridge Over Railway Track
2.4 km
Manor Dovecote
608 m
Long Wittenham War Memorial
800 m
Frenchs Frenchs Riverside
975 m
Roubartelle Abbas
712 m
Little Wittenham War Memorial
2.3 km
Church Farmhouse
734 m
Bridge End Cottages At Su 5460 9545
762 m
Bridge House
674 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes